Report claims Apple will launch ₹2.99 lakh iPhone Duo foldable in India on October 23
Outlook Business reports that Apple’s purported iPhone Duo foldable will open for pre-orders on October 16 and go on sale in India on October 23, alongside claimed iPhone 18 Pro launches. Apple has not independently confirmed the products or dates.
What happened
Apple said it will launch the iPhone Duo foldable in India from October 23 starting at ₹2.99 lakh, alongside iPhone 18 Pro models from September 18. The company
Key facts
- ₹2,99,900 starting price for iPhone Duo
- October 23 availability for iPhone Duo in India
- October 16 iPhone Duo pre-orders
- ₹1,64,900 starting price for iPhone 18 Pro
- ₹1,79,900 starting price for iPhone 18 Pro Max
- September 12 iPhone 18 series pre-orders
- September 18 iPhone 18 Pro models availability
- India revenue estimated above $10 billion in FY26
- approximately ₹1 lakh crore India revenue
- 14 million iPhone shipments in FY26
- 24% year-on-year shipment growth
Why this matters
If validated, an Apple foldable could expand the premium-device ecosystem opportunity for retail, financing, protection-plan and accessory partners in India.